Galaxy Ring 2 Remains in Limbo as Samsung Files New Patent Challenge Against Oura

Samsung's Galaxy Ring 2 is no closer to launch, with a fresh SamMobile report confirming the successor remains in development limbo amid ongoing patent warfare with Oura.

The Patent Battle

Samsung has filed a new legal challenge against Oura's wearable ring patents, its second attempt after the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruled in July 2026 that Samsung failed to invalidate one of Oura's key patents covering wearable ring design. Meanwhile, Oura's own ITC complaint against Samsung, filed in November 2025, continues to move through the system.

Why It's Delayed

Multiple factors are holding the Galaxy Ring 2 back:

• Patent risk: Launching a new ring while key design patents are contested creates legal liability
• Battery technology: Samsung reportedly wants to integrate breakthrough battery tech that isn't ready
• Market timing: Oura's entry into South Korea (Ring 5 pop-up at Lotte World Mall) adds competitive pressure

Analyst Outlook

Industry analysts say 2027 is the earliest realistic launch date for the Galaxy Ring 2. Samsung officially confirmed the successor is in development at Galaxy Unpacked 2026, saying it will launch 'with innovations that satisfy consumers.'

What Smart Ring Buyers Should Do

Don't wait for the Galaxy Ring 2. The Oura Ring 4 at $349 is the best smart ring available today, and the Oura Ring 5 (available internationally) offers the latest hardware. The first-gen Galaxy Ring at $399 is still a solid option for Samsung ecosystem users. For a subscription-free ring, try the RingConn Gen 2 at $299. Compare all options in our smart ring guide.